14 h. ago PM Shehbaz appoints Qatari royal as Pakistan’s tourism ambassador

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appointed Qatari royal Sheikha Asma Al Thani as Pakistan’s Brand Ambassador for Mountains and Tourism after she successfully summited Nanga Parbat, also known as the ‘Killer Mountain.’ Following her remarkable achievement, the premier took to social media platform X to extend his congratulations, calling Sheikha Asma’s ascent a […]

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21 h. ago Sheikha Asma’s epic climb earns her Pakistan’s highest tourism honor

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Qatari mountaineer Sheikha Asma Al Thani as Pakistan’s brand ambassador for mountain tourism. The announcement came after her successful summit of Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world. The mountain, located in Gilgit-Baltistan, is known for its extreme difficulty and deadly conditions. In a post on X, the […]

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23 h. ago Shadab, Rauf out as Pakistan unveils squad for Bangladesh t20 series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, scheduled from July 20 to 24 in Dhaka. The series will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, marking a reciprocal tour after Bangladesh’s recent three-match T20 series in Lahore, which Pakistan lost. Salman Ali Agha […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan mourns death of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq gas tragedy

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 12 Turkish soldiers who lost their lives after exposure to methane gas during a mission in northern Iraq. The incident occurred during a search operation as part of Türkiye’s ongoing Claw-Lock Operation. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan conveyed heartfelt condolences to […]

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25 h. ago Pakistan women’s cricket team starts training camp in Karachi ahead of Ireland tour

KARACHI – The Pakistan women’s cricket team on Tuesday commenced a skills and fitness training camp in Karachi as part

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27 h. ago Netanyahu nominates Trump for nobel peace prize after Iran strike

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. During a celebratory dinner at the White House, Netanyahu handed Trump the nomination letter, praising his role in leading joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trump, visibly pleased, responded by saying, “Coming from you in particular, […]

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48 h. ago Methane tragedy: Eight Turkish soldiers die in Iraq cave mission

At least eight Turkish soldiers died after being exposed to methane gas in a cave in northern Iraq. The soldiers were part of a mission to find the remains of a comrade killed by Kurdish fighters in 2022. According to Turkiye’s defence ministry, the cave had been used as a hospital by the PKK. The […]

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49 h. ago Thousands flock to China’s first Legoland despite scorching heatwave

Thousands of excited visitors crowded the grand opening of China’s first Legoland resort in Shanghai, despite a severe heatwave gripping the region. The resort, built with over 85 million Lego bricks, quickly sold out of tickets as families and Lego fans lined up to explore more than 75 rides, performances, and attractions spread across 300,000 […]

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52 h. ago Setback for Pakistan as Haris Rauf likely to miss Bangladesh tour due to injury  

LAHORE – A major setback for Pakistan ahead of upcoming tour of Bangladesh as star pacer Haris Rauf is likely

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3 d. ago Parisians dive into Seine as river reopens for swimming after 100 years

Parisians and tourists flocked to the River Seine this weekend as the city officially reopened the waterway for public swimming for the first time since 1923. The decision comes after a massive cleanup driven by preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics, where the river served as a venue for events like triathlon and open water […]

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3 d. ago Texas floods kill 43 as search continues for missing campers and residents

At least 43 people, including 15 children, have died in devastating flash floods in central Texas, authorities confirmed Saturday. Rescuers are still searching for dozens of missing individuals, including campers and tourists, as hopes for survival begin to fade. Officials said the toll could rise as more areas report damage and casualties. The sudden floods […]

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3 d. ago China, France should act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness, unity: Chinese FM

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and France to act as forces for stability, openness, inclusiveness and unity. Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot. Wang said […]

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3 d. ago Tragedy in neelum valley: Six tourists die as vehicle falls into river

Six tourists, including five women, lost their lives in a tragic accident on Friday when their vehicle plunged into the Neelum River. The incident occurred in Chilhana, a remote and hilly area of Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir. The vehicle was en route to Muzaffarabad from Neelum Valley when it veered off a dangerously narrow […]

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4 d. ago Military leadership pays tribute to ‘Lion of Kargil’ Karnal Sher Khan on martyrdom anniversary

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Air

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4 d. ago Pakistan women’s team gears up for Ireland tour with Karachi camp

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that a comprehensive skills and fitness training camp for the national women’s cricket team will be held in Karachi from July 7 to August 2. The camp is being organized in preparation for the team’s upcoming tour of Ireland, where they will play a three-match T20I series. A […]

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4 d. ago India monsoon season death toll hits 69 after floods, landslides

MUMBAI: Flash floods and landslides after torrential rain over the last two weeks killed at least 69 people and injured 110 others in India’s northern Himalayan regions, officials said on Friday. Scores of people die each year during the rainy season due to flash floods and landslides across India, a country of 1.4 billion people. Rivers swollen by lashing […]

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4 d. ago PTI blasts Punjab govt over assembly chaos, vows legal and street protests

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticized the Punjab government over the suspension of 26 of its lawmakers and accused it of suppressing democracy. During a joint press conference at the Islamabad Press Club, PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and Latif Khosa denounced what they called a politically motivated crackdown. Opposition Leader […]

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4 d. ago Neelum valley tragedy: six killed as vehicle falls into river, child still missing

A tragic accident shook Azad Kashmir’s Neelum Valley on Friday morning when a tourist vehicle plunged into the Neelum River near Chilhanna, claiming six lives. The victims, five women and one man, were reportedly residents of Muzaffarabad and were on a family trip when the disaster struck. According to police reports, the vehicle was carrying […]

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4 d. ago Heartbreak in Portugal: Liverpool star Diogo Jota’s final journey begins

The bodies of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, arrived in northern Portugal on Friday for a wake in their hometown of Gondomar, near Porto. The brothers died in a tragic car crash near Zamora, Spain, early Thursday after their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames. Police suspect a […]

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5 d. ago Ali Tareen slams PCB for ignoring decline in PSL’s popularity

Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for celebrating the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season despite signs of falling public interest. He said the board ignored key problems affecting the tournament’s success. After the PCB’s recent review session in Lahore, Tareen took to social media to challenge the […]

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